Striking truck drivers (on March 26) reached an agreement with Port Metro Vancouver, the federal government of Canada and the provincial government of British Columbia to end the 28-day strike that has wreaked havoc at Canada’s busiest port.

The agreement that was reached, if implemented successfully, could have implications for busy U.S. container ports that face similar issues involving marine terminal congestion.

Innovations include reimbursing truckers who must wait in long lines at terminals, and development of a common truck reservation system for the harbor. The agreement will also establish a framework for extending gate hours at marine terminals when warranted by traffic projections.

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